Project Assistant

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a bilingual English/Spanish research assistant to support the MADRES study, focusing on maternal and child health outcomes related to environmental stressors.

You will conduct phone surveys in both languages, enter data, schedule visits, assist with study documents, and help with sample processing and record-keeping, while collaborating with researchers and staff to ensure quality data and compliance.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish with strong writing and speaking skills.
• Experience with data collection procedures and production of technical documents.
• Ability to work with diverse groups including faculty and staff.
• Flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Prior experience in a research environment and biology lab techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete survey questionnaires by phone in English and Spanish.
• Enter data into computer databases.
• Schedule research visits and possibly conduct study procedures.
• Assist with creation of study documents and questionnaires.
• Sample processing of bio specimens such as urine, nails, and hair.
• Maintain computer-based databases, sample inventory and records of SOPs.
• Provide administrative support to study staff and the study manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or biological sciences

Tools

Laboratory safety training

Job description

The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Division of Environmental Health is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish), dependable, flexible, and detail-oriented individual to assist in a research study called the “Maternal and Developmental Risks from Environmental and Social Stressors (MADRES)” Study. The study is investigating the effects of air pollutants, chemicals, and stress on maternal and child health outcomes.

Employment involves (1) completing survey questionnaires by phone in English and Spanish; (2) entering data into computer databases; (3) scheduling appointments for research visits with participants and potentially conducting research visits to conduct study procedures; (4) assisting with creation of study documents and questionnaires; (5) sample processing of bio specimens such as urine, nails, and hair; (6) maintaining computer-based databases sample inventory and accurate records of procedures and SOPs used to conduct experiments (7) providing administrative support to the research study staff and the study manager; and (8) other duties as assigned. Fluent Spanish and English writing and speaking skills are required, as is the ability to work well with different groups, including research faculty and staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational capabilities, problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple projects. Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, are essential. Prior experience in a research environment and biology laboratory techniques is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in public health or biological sciences or equivalent experience preferred. Training on biohazardous materials and laboratory safety will be provided.

Hourly Range:

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.96 . When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of data collection procedures and some experience with proposal preparation and production of technical documents

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